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Summary The incumbent serves as a labor and employee relations specialist and technical advisor in performing multiple, varying and complex assignment under the direction of a manager or more experienced specialist. Responsibilities The incumbent serves as a HR Specialist (Labor & Employee Relations), technical advisor to management on the administration and operations of LER programs. Responsible for the full range of employee relations and labor relations programs and activities. The incumbent researches and produces a wide range of original, written documents, including legal briefs and other advocacy materials. Other duties include but are not limited to the following tasks: Serves as technical authority and provides counsel and assistance to management about union/management relations and grievances, as well as disciplinary, performance-based and other adverse actions; Recommends appropriate actions and alternatives; Provides counsel and assistance to management and employees on all matters arising under the Agency's Accountability Board program; Provides counsel and assistance in administering a wide number of union contracts; Researches and interprets the Federal Labor Management Relations Statute and Merit Systems Protection Board case law; facilitates informal resolutions of grievances and ULPs; and serves as advocate in arbitration hearings and other Third Party Proceedings, including but not limited to Pre-arbitration Review (PAR) meetings. Additional duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to, maintaining data in the Labor and Employee Information System (LERIS) in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. At the FV-H level: Incumbent performs multiple and varying assignments under limited direction of a manager or more experienced professional. Acts as an individual contributor or team member, and may perform some leadership functions on projects/programs within defined area of responsibility. Applies experience and advanced knowledge to plan and accomplish assignments, with considerable independence and good judgement demonstrated in prioritizing work assignments. Assists manager/team leader in utilizing resources to accomplish projects and activities. Communicates with sources both internal and external to the Agency. Although established policies/procedures provide some guidance for most assignments, ambiguities and fluctuations in policies/procedures create discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach. The incumbent resolves most problems and works issues without assistance of manager or team leader. At the FV-I level: Incumbent performs multiple, varying and complex assignments under minimal direction of a manager, which includes but is not limited to the following: Acts as contributing specialist on large work activities or as a project manager or team leader for large projects/programs/activities. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge to plan and conduct Labor and Employee Relations functional activities. May be called upon to communicate FAA positions on policies and procedures internally and externally. Develops and recommends approaches, techniques and analysis of novel situations. Work is rarely reviewed, typically through status reports and at project completion to ensure policy compliance and alignment with requirements. Work activities typically support and may be vital to the success of projects or activities for one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, or Lines of Business' (LOB's). Work is reviewed periodically to ensure timeliness, policy compliance and quality. Strong communication skills are required for this position. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the FV-H level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, FV-G or FG/GS-10/11. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience described must be in or related to the duties of the position. For the FV-H level specialized experience is interpreting and applying labor and/or employee relations laws and policies; facilitating resolutions of conflicts or complaints; and experience in the preparation of discipline and conduct related actions. To qualify for this position at the FV-I level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, FV-H or FG/GS-12. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For the FV-I level specialized experience is providing guidance and administering union contracts; experience recommending course of actions for resolutions to grievance, conflict, and complaints; and experience as an advocate in arbitration or other third-party proceedings. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Incomplete Applications: Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in your not being considered for the job. Education Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge, Skill and Ability, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s) if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSA's listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. The position may be filled at the FV-H or FV-I level. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA